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Levi Strauss & Co / Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>In the face of a continuing, challenging macro backdrop, Levi Strauss delivered a decent quarter, with several key metrics significantly exceeding 2019 levels.</li><li>In Q4, the U.S.</li><li>Jeans growth outpaced apparel, with both categories exceeding 2019 levels.</li></ul>

In the face of a continuing, challenging macro backdrop, Levi Strauss delivered a decent quarter, with several key metrics significantly exceeding 2019 levels.In Q4, the U.S.Jeans growth outpaced apparel, with both categories exceeding 2019 levels.

<ul><li>Levi Strauss & Co delivered a fantastic quarter wly result with revenues touching the $1.5 billion milestone, up by a staggering 41% as compared to the previous year and 3% compared to Q3 2019.</li><li>Interestingly, Levi Strauss’ denim growth has been outperforming total apparel for the second quarter in a row.</li><li>Overall, we are optimistic about Levi Strauss and give it an ‘Outperform’ rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Levi Strauss & Co delivered a fantastic quarter wly result with revenues touching the $1.5 billion milestone, up by a staggering 41% as compared to the previous year and 3% compared to Q3 2019.Interestingly, Levi Strauss’ denim growth has been outperforming total apparel for the second quarter in a row.Overall, we are optimistic about Levi Strauss and give it an ‘Outperform’ rating with a revised target price.

<ul><li>The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the ways of doing business for apparel companies and Levi Strauss is no exception to this rule.</li><li>Levis Strauss is at a very interesting juncture today and we believe that the company deserves a 'Buy' rating at current levels.</li><li>In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.</li></ul>

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the ways of doing business for apparel companies and Levi Strauss is no exception to this rule.Levis Strauss is at a very interesting juncture today and we believe that the company deserves a 'Buy' rating at current levels.In this report, we have carried out a fundamental analysis of the historical financial statements of the company.

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets, JapanConsuming

Michael Causton

Expert on Japan Retail and Consumer Markets

Real Insight on Japanese Consumer Markets

JapanConsuming

JapanConsuming is a specialist research firm producing intelligence on Japanese retail and consumer markets. Founded in 2000, JapanConsuming has become the leading provider of insights on Japanese retailers and consumer trends to retailers, brands, government agencies and investors. As well as a highly regarded monthly report on the market, JapanConsuming produces in-depth reports on retail sectors, seminars on key trends and telephone consulting to investors on trends and retailers.

JapanConsuming was founded by Michael Causton and Roy Larke. 

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/american-eagle-outfitters" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10217:1" rel="noopener">American Eagle Outfitters (AEO US)</a> looked to have a promising future when it first decided to enter the Japanese market but when it arrived in 2010 its partner was the men’s suits retailer, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aoyama-trading-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4544:1" rel="noopener">Aoyama Trading (8219 JP)</a>.
After 9 years of continuous losses, Aoyama wants to quit and hand over to the US firm. For American Eagle Outfitters, there is an opportunity even if the American casual trend has waned somewhat.
For Aoyama, diversification is key if it is to find growth in a contracting businesswear market and closing down its casual fashion business won’t help. The leading businesswear retailer looks set for several years of contraction unless it can find a new hit store concept. Its struggles emphasise the negative outlook for the businesswear market in general, including other major firms such as <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aoki-holdings-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2993:1" rel="noopener">Aoki Holdings (8214 JP).</a>

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO US) looked to have a promising future when it first decided to enter the Japanese market but when it arrived in 2010 its partner was the men’s suits retailer, Aoyama Trading (8219 JP).
After 9 years of continuous losses, Aoyama wants to quit and hand over to the US firm. For American Eagle Outfitters, there is an opportunity even if the American casual trend has waned somewhat.
For Aoyama, diversification is key if it is to find growth in a contracting businesswear market and closing down its casual fashion business won’t help. The leading businesswear retailer looks set for several years of contraction unless it can find a new hit store concept. Its struggles emphasise the negative outlook for the businesswear market in general, including other major firms such as Aoki Holdings (8214 JP).

American Eagle Outfitters Enters Buyout Talks with Aoyama Shoji

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Levi Strauss & Co. manufactures and distributes apparels. The Company offers jeans, casual pants, tops, jackets, shirts, and other related products. Levi Strauss serves customers worldwide.

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Levi Strauss & Co (LEVI US)

Levi Strauss & Co. - Investment Thesis

In the face of a continuing, challenging macro backdrop, Levi Strauss delivered a decent quarter, with several key metrics significantly exceeding...

Baptista Research

Levi Strauss & Co. - Investment Thesis

Levi Strauss & Co delivered a fantastic quarter wly result with revenues touching the $1.5 billion milestone, up by a staggering 41% as...

Baptista Research

Levi Strauss & Co. - Investment Thesis

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the ways of doing business for apparel companies and Levi Strauss is no exception to this rule. Levis Strauss is...

Baptista Research

American Eagle Outfitters Enters Buyout Talks with Aoyama Shoji

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO US) looked to have a promising future when it first decided to enter the Japanese market but when it arrived in 2010...

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